responsibility Committee of SIBM Bangalore initiated “UTTHAAN” an NGO-CSR meet,
to build a symbiotic relation between the two and to achieve the primary goal
for “UTTHAAN” 2012 was “Reworking conventional education system”.
the bedrock on which a country’s overall growth and well being rests. An
effective education system is indispensable to society’s growth. At the same
time, an education system ridden with loopholes weakens the very foundations on
which hopes and dreams of sustained order, happiness and well being were once
built. August 25
th 2012 began with this very thought in mind.
the traditional lighting of the lamp by the Director of SIBM Bangalore Dr.
Kamal Ghose along with the esteemed dignitaries followed by a brief
introduction of the theme by the Director. The stage was then taken over by Mr. Dilip Ranjekar CEO of Azim Premji Foundations, who spoke about the theme with a
lot of conviction with emphasis on special reforms in the field of Education.
for the panel discussion on the sub theme of the event Right to education or
Right to quality education? The panel included Mr. Venkat Rolla of RPG Group, Ms Safeena Hussain- founder, Educate
Girls, Mr. Ajith Kumar Rai, CEO Suprajit Engineering Ltd. and the discussion
was moderated by Ms Nivedita Mukherjee- Director, Neev Schools. The
discussion was very engaging and key issues were addressed. Also present on the
occasion was Ms. Shukla Bose of Parikrma
Foundation. Speaking about Parikrma, her small initiative turning into a
big success, Ms. Shukla Bose exhorted the students to take initiatives to solve
video making competition Sutradhar, which was organised by Rotaract SIBM in
association with Rotary club Indranagar was declared during the event.
Mime presentation by the NGO Bosco Mane, Their performance on how BOSCO Mane
the NGO is changing the lives of orphaned children by transforming a boy to a
man touched the soul of every individual and also received a standing ovation.
the vote of thanks by the SRC coordinator Manas Kalita.
Ragini Bhaia | Member | Team Symbition | SIBM Bangalore | 2012-14
